Where to stay in Cornwall?

Crantock is a lovely place for children, Eleothan. We had a cottage there a couple of years ago with DD, s-i-l and GS - it's their "go to" for Cornish holidays. The beach does get really busy though, especially by the river, which seems to be everyone's favourite place!

Lerryn is lovely, south of Lostwithiel.

St Ives out of season. Special occasion try The Lugger at Portloe the moon appearing round the headland is beautiful.

Yes Greyduster. Our grandchildren really loved it there - and so did we. Luckily, although the weather was beautiful, it wasn't too busy - perhaps because we were there in June (last year).

We always stay at The White House, Watergate Bay which is near Newquay on the north Cornish coast. This can be booked through Beach Retreats who have amazing properties. The White House has 10 lovely apartments which are all different and of varying sizes and most have a sea view. The house is set back from the bay and there is a private path down to the road. It's very quiet and there is a pub, Watergate Bay hotel if you fancy a drink or I recommend the scones there. There's also the Beach House - a restaurant on the beach and Jamie Oliver's Fifteen which has an amazing view over the beach.
All around the area are beautiful walks and beaches, some not too hilly.
We use the apartment as a base and have days out to Eden, St Ives, Padstow and many more lovely places.

We often stay with beach retreats. The properties aren't bad and the added advantage for us is that they take dogs. Dogs allowed on Watergate. They also do properties near Rock and other areas. Worth a look.

Nowhere in Cornwall is flat,but everywhere is lovely, our favourite place over fifty years, is St Ives, many lovely beaches, a lovely harbour, nice walks, wonderful views, but very busy in the summer, would suggest leaving a visit until mid September or early Spring, St Ives is wonderful at any time of the year. Of course I am a St Ives addict! Enjoy no matter where you choose.

We have had many wonderful holidays in Padstow, the town is lovely, full of character, and some lovely beaches within easy reach.

It says dogs welcome on the website for the Port Quin cottages

What about Wadebridge area, you could walk or cycle the camel trail, its fairly flat. The trail goes from Wadebridge to Padstow, a lovely walk with a pretty fishing village at the end. Or if you go the other way towards Bodmin its a good walk with a nice pub along the way. Wadebridge is a lovely little town and out of season is pretty quiet.

Perranporth north cornwall Lots of parking Miles and miles of sand The town which is almost on the beach has plenty of eateries no hills to climb either unless you park on the cliff top car park.If going when schools are back you will have no problems with accomodation.Enjoy you won't regret going to Perranporth.

Perranporth is great for fish and chips as well. And a great bookshop not far from the beach, if it`s still there?

DD and hers bike ride the Camel Trail when they are down there. She too said it's very pretty.

I used to travel by train from Delabole to Wadebridge and Padstow. Absolutely beautiful, although didn't appreciate it as a child.

I can actually picture where the station was in Delabole [or Dellabolly as some people seemed to call it]. I used to have to walk home from the pub in Boscastle to my flat in St Tudy via Delabole; sometimes the local policeman would give me a lift back, bless him.

My Uncle was the local volunteer Bobby. He used to stand up at the top of Pengelly near the Bettle and Chisel. Do parking duties in the summer.

PS it has all been filled in now Houses built on top.

The Rame Peninsula known as Cornwall's forgotten area. Kingsand and Cawsand are beautiful and you have the nearby Whitsand Bay. Can't beat it, we've been going since before we got married 35 years.

Is the wind farm still at Delabole? It was the first time I'd seen one.

Cornwall is beautiful but flat walks I don!t think so! ??

Marion - Today's (Saturday) edition of The Times has an article 'Cornwall without the crowds'. I saw it and thought of you

Sennen Cove is lovely. Newlyn has lots going for it. Both close to Penzance for shopping. I'm not a walker so can't really comment on that but my sister in law who lives in that area walks a lot.

One of my favourite places in the whole world is Boscastle. I could sit for hours on the cliffs above the harbour watching the sun go down. Village can be busy in holiday times but the evenings on the cliffs are lovely and peaceful. Out of school holidays it should be fine. Not much in the way of flat walks though! I've stayed there twice in the youth hostel and once for a week in a cottage in the village. I've also been for a day trip when staying elsewhere. I just love the place.

I stayed in St Agnes near Newquay this summer, beautiful village with bakery and restaurants, near a small beach which you can park by. Once again not much flat about it.

I worked in Boscastle for a while and lived with someone who bought a little cottage overlooking the village. Unfortunately he dumped me #storyofmylife. Christmas in The Cobweb with everyone doing 'the broomstick dance' and the walk from the car park up to Minster Church. I ache to be there sometimes. Must revisit next year.